Out-of-warranty iPhone 18 Pro batteries are more expensive to replace

Apple has raised the out-of-warranty battery replacement price for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max to $129, a modest increase that signals rising support costs for premium devices. For CIOs and technology leaders, this is another reminder to factor lifecycle service expenses into mobile fleet TCO, especially as higher-capacity flagship devices can increase repair and refresh budgets over time. IT organizations should expect slightly higher end-user support costs and may need to reinforce battery health monitoring, warranty management, and replacement timing to control spend.